Most people will be aware that India is one of the coffee producer, but some might be surprised to learn that it is the world’s sixth-biggest producer of beans.

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages across the world. In fact, the world is divided into two parts – The coffee drinking people and the tea drinking ones. Most westerners drink Coffee heavily whereas most Easterners drink tea.

Because Coffee comes from various regions, its taste and purity vary. There is also difference between how you make it and what ingredients you put in. As a result, there are many different coffee types and many different ways to make coffee. There are many Coffee chains which are loved for the variety of coffee and their unique recipes and styles of making coffee.

The Rise of Coffee Culture in India

Changes in lifestyle of the urban population have given rise to the coffee culture in India. Contributing to the growth is also globalization and changing pockets. The coffee culture has now percolated from metros to tier — II and tier — III cities. Coffee earlier was considered to be expensive indulgence and also coffee cafes were places for socializing or for holding business meetings. Major chunks of the urban population live in a nuclear set-up and also fall in the DINKS (Double Income No Kids) segment. This target clientele would not mind to replace a meal with coffee and a snack, which could be a sandwich, wrap or doughnuts. Comparing the growth to the last decade there has been a significant increase in the consumption basket too. Café Coffee Day introduced India to the coffee culture and also considered to have pioneered the art of coffee serving.